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Tag Archives: Pharisees
Striving toward righteousness
Matthew 23:27-39 How often have parents entered a child’s tidy and organized room only to encounter an avalanche of stuff upon the opening of the closet door? On the surface the parent is initially delighted, but upon closer inspection such … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Repentance
Tagged Absolution, Christianity, Confession, Confession of sins, Forgiveness of sins, Jesus Christ, Pharisees, Salvation, Sin, Teaching of Jesus
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Authority
Mark 11:27-33 The day after Jesus drove the merchants and traders out of the temple, the chief priests, scribes and elders of the temple questioned his authority. It is not likely any of these temple authorities were around the day … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evangelism
Tagged Authority, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Holy Scripture, Holy Week, Jesus Christ, Pharisees, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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Truth in Christ
John 8:21-32 Many heard Jesus teaching in the temple and were amazed. Some Pharisees, who were standing nearby; however, took exception. The Pharisees often found themselves at odds with Jesus’ words. They believed their self-defined teaching to be the standard. … Continue reading
Posted in Repentance
Tagged Christianity, Faith, God's Word, Gospel, Grace, Holy Scripture, Pharisees, Repentance, Spirituality
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